We’d like to thank you for all the feedback we received from you during the past years. We spend most of our time incorporating changes and new features based on users’ experiences. Explore the novel features of Calibur 2.0 below!
Summary
To put it short and simple, here's a list of the new features:
- Redesigned buttons
- USB-C charger port
- Easily replaceable battery
- More accurate scoring on all 3 disciplines
- Simpler sabre mode
Let's dive deeper into it! See the description below and our product showcase on YouTube.
1. New button
We've received many feedback about issues regarding old button - sometimes it was hard to push and turn off the pocket box. As a solution, we replaced the button to the side of the device.
The pocket boxes will now turn on and off with a single push instead of double, and it will be possible to turn off even if it's connected. Don't worry - it won't turn off accidentally while fencing.
2. USB-C charger port
Especially if you're dealing with children, Micro-USB ports are easier to break and a lot of users reported they don't even have them around anymore. We'll still include a double-headed charging cable in the packages.
3. Easily replaceable battery
As you might have noticed, we love to improve. However, we believe it is extremely important that our devices are reliable and durable for as long as possible.
So we decided to put a lot of work into making battery replacement possible with a simple screwdriver.
Exchange batteries can be used to prolong the products' lifespan and as a quick solution in case a pocket box would run out of power while fencing.
4. More accurate scoring on all devices
The best part of the Calibur system is that we can keep on working on adding new features and modifying old ones without having to collect all the devices, replace chips, etc. We do this by releasing software updates to the free Calibur app and firmware updates for the pocket boxes. The next generation pocket boxes make it easier for us to design leaner firmware and keep up with the occasional changes of regulations (e.g. timeframe of double touches).
For example, our latest firmware update made it possible to check the remaining battery life of the pocket boxes when connecting them to the app. However, with these updates we can also work on getting rid of user reported inaccuracies in unique circumstances.
Why can there be any inaccuracies?
There are some environmental factors which do not affect traditional scoring systems, but pose engineering challenges for wireless systems (e.g. electrical noise near radio stations, moisture in tropical areas). In regular cases, Calibur system is accurate and reliable.
Simpler sabre mode
Sabre fencing with the older hardware version (1.4.1) needed an extension set with an adapter, a magnetic cable head, an armband an extra cable.
In the next generation models, we managed to "build in" everything. From now on, sabre fencing is possible with only an armband set and a pocket box (and regular fencing equipment) with the help of a 4th socket.
We will soon publish a guide to setting up your wireless sabre system at this link. Until then, you can check it out in our showcase video.
If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact roland@caliburfencing.com